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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.02, 1,130.28 and 425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.02, 1,130.28 and 425.13 is: 637.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.02 : 1,130.28 = 425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.02/1,130.28 = 425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.02x = 1,130.28 × 425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.02x = 480,510.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,510.10/754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.26

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